We need a Top-2 defensemen that is capable of playing with Morrissey, this bumps Demelo to the 2nd and Puonk to the third, creating even more depth in our top 6. Holmström is a player needing a change of scenery, and his defensive play is something our bottom-6 can use and help him develop.

I like Ehlers but he hasn’t evaluated his game, even though he played the whole season, a change of scenery is worth looking at for him and he can excel as Barzel’s winger, which is something they need and can pick up the slack in there already stacked D-core.

We move down a couple picks but clear off 6 Million in the process.

Even if he is a 7th D, Schmidt brings an amazing presence to the room and can be a great mentor for guys like Bedard and Korchinski. Can easily be flipped 50% at the deadline for a profit or you could even see the guy sign back, don’t wanna do this but the contract is just too much for us, if we have to pay a little it’s worth it to improve the team.

-Signing Rights To Zemgus Girgensons

Ideally for Buffalo, 2025 features a lower pick and also benefits Winnipeg by spreading out our draft capital. Zemgus would be a great leader for the group and is a physical presence on the 4th.

Buffalo fans seem to want a trade for Iafallo and I will miss him, I liked his play, he was committed and didn’t give up the play but he just needs to work on his balance, and he isn’t worth 4 Million that we could use elsewhere.

Let Chevy work his magic.

Kupari needs a change of scenery, 0 goals this year, Seattle could use him as a bottom-6 guy that will fit in with there timeline for contention.

The Edmonton Oilers make a steal of a trade, Ilya is the next big thing of hockey and is projected to break Gretzky’s records within the first half of the season, sad thing is he won’t sign with Winnipeg and McDavid is the next best thing.